I do not own Twilight, that right belongs to Stephenie Meyer and only her. I only own my OC and plot.
Just to warn all you readers this is a story containing lesbian themes and violence, so if you don't like that sort of thing i suggest you stop reading now...but other then that enjoy!
God I hated patrolling.
Even worse I hated patrolling by myself at night, not because I was afraid or anything, I just hated that if anything went wrong I was on my own for who knows how long. But I had to admit it was nice to just run and be free for once of all the damn voices in my head. Especially Sam's. I wanted more then anything to just cut him off instead of seeing how happy he was with Emily, it hurt to see him this way and I wasn't.
I was alone, I wasn't loved like everyone else. (Besides Embry and my little brother I was the only one without a damn imprint) I was the royal bitch of the pack, everything anyone did pissed me off and no one was allowd to be all hunky dory around while in my presence. It wasn't like I wanted to be like that towards everyone though. They all just automatically assumed that was the case because of my sarcastic behavior. No one saw that was just a barrier to keep them out, I didn't want them to see how I really felt. Sure, Sam might have a good idea but he will never know the extent of the damage he caused me. And I'll make sure I take that to my grave. Besides it wasn't like anyone would care anyway…
The distant sound of a rushing river had me diverting my rout, even though Sam would have a damn fit when he found out later I had the urge to take a quick water break. After all I've been running nonstop for hours, I'm sure my system could use a short rest anyway. But as I lapped up the cool water I felt the strangest pricking sensation running down my spine. I lifted my head to look at my surroundings, sniff at the wind a little. Nothing. Damn oversensitive senses, I swear being a wolf was the worst. I looked back at the water.
A wolf was staring back at me with its deep dark anguish filled eyes. I snarled at it and swiped my paw across the image, that thing wasn't me…I wasn't an animal. But unfortunately I was and there was nothing I could do to change that. I was forever stuck the way I was and I blamed so many things; my own pack for refusing to accept me, the damn vampires for causing this change in me into this thing in the first place, but I blamed myself even more.
A gentle breeze blew in and it carried an awfully sweet sent, almost making me gag from its potency. Immediately I started running in the direction the smell was coming from, the stench could only mean the presence of vampires in the area. And that only meant a shit load of trouble. I sent out a warning howl as I ran, hopefully getting the pack's attention. The sounds of distant gunshots had me moving at high speed, though why I felt in such a hurry to get to my new destination I wasn't quite sure. All I knew was that I had to get there and as quickly as possible.
"Get away from me!" I heard somebody yell, a human, a girl. Shit they captured a human! But as I got closer though I found myself skidding to a stop behind some bushes.
Okay I was right about the vampires and the captive human, but I wasn't really counting on the human being…so…well, attractive.
If I didn't know any better I would've thought she was a leech herself. I mean she was perfect, smooth flawless porcelain skin that looked as if it glowed in the moonlight, long silky raven hair that I was dying to run my fingers though, and the most stunning hazel eyes I've ever seen in my entire life. If that wasn't beauty I didn't know what was. My gaze next fell to her deliciously full pink lips that just taunted me, practically just waiting for me to come up and kiss them. Oh wait did I just say that?
One of the bloodsuckers grabbed her arms and pulled them tightly behind her back. She gasped and a growl suddenly emitted from me, even though when the bloodsucker pulled her arms back her breasts pushed out and had my insides squirming like live worms. What the hell was going on with me? This girl was being attacked and I'm standing here like an idiot watching it happen. "If your done playing games now dear, I think it's time we took you back." The biggest of the group said, which I assumed was the leader. What the hell did he mean though by take her back, take her where? Didn't matter to me though because they weren't taking her anywhere. I leaned back and prepared to launch myself, waiting for the exact moment in which to strike.
Leah! Leah where the hell are you?
Of course Sam was the first one to answer my howl, he was the almighty Alpha after all. He had to be the first one on the scene and had to be the one to decide which course of action to take.
By the river, I have five vampires in my sights Sam. They have a girl with them.
He started cursing up a storm on our mental link and I tried very hard not to roll my eyes at him.
I can take them Sam. You know I'm the quickest of the pack. I can just grab her and go, they wont know what hit them.
You are not to move until I get there, and that's an order. Paul just joined me and Jacob and Jared are on their way. Do not interact with the enemy until we get there.
I felt the first pang of the Voice of the Alpha hit me, like chains were binding me to the ground and preventing me from making any sort of movement. He knew I'd throw the first punch, so he used his damn authority against me.
What is this Call Of Duty? This is a human life we're talking about Sam, this girl's life is in danger! These vampires are going to kidnap her and you just want me to sit back and watch?
Yes. We'll be there soon.
Anger flooded hotly my veins, how could he just make me wait? He wouldn't get here in time! I could just run in, grab the girl, and lead the leeches over to him to finish them off and the girl would be fine. But he wouldn't allow it because of the risks, the asshole. The girl looked right at the bushes to where I was hiding, scanning around as if she knew there was somebody there watching her. I thought our eyes met for a few seconds. She parted her lips to say something but the lead vampire took a strip of cloth and tied it around the girl's mouth, muffling any noise she was about to make. "Let's get out of here. We've already overstayed our welcome and we can't risk getting caught now." I was trembling hard where I stood. They were leaving, and who knows if we could ever catch up to them in time to save her.
That's it I couldn't do it, I couldn't just sit here and watch her just disappear. I wouldn't let these vampires just whisk her away and do who knows what to her. Fuck Sam and his rules I wasn't loosing her! A snarl ripped up my throat and caught the attention of the small coven before me. Good, now they knew I was here.
Leah don't you dare move! We're almost there just wait-
No! Fuck you Sam I'm not letting them take her!
With that I lunged myself from the bushes and on top of a nearby leach, tearing off his head and going for the next one in my reach. The vampires who held the girl dropped her and went after me. I leapt over one and clawed at another, successfully wounding him and making them all keep their distance from me. I crouched low and paced back and forth in front of the girl, baring my teeth and extending my claws. Any of you so much as take one step near her and I'll kill you where you stand. The leader glared at me with a fiery fury which I gladly returned ten fold. Oh I'm shaking in my boots, the big bad vampy is gonna beat me up! Fuck you leech. He could give me the stink eye all he wanted I still wasn't going anywhere. The girl whimpered behind me and I risked a glance, our eyes met and I swear I was momentarily stunned. She didn't look afraid or in distress that a giant wolf just jumped out of nowhere and started tearing apart her vampire captors, instead she looked at me in complete wonderment and mild shock. Almost like she was surprised someone came to her rescue…but at the same time she looked as if she knew I was coming.
I may not be a mind reader like that bloodsucker Cullen but I could clearly read in her eyes her silent plea; please don't let them take me. Well whoever this girl was she could be sure that I'll do anything in my power to keep that from happening. To my surprise though she slowly started slumping to one side, looking at me though half hooded eyes. If she was hurt or sick I didn't know, I just needed to get her out of here and fast.
Sam I'm taking the girl outta here, she's not doing too good. You better be here to back me up.
I could just imagine him gritting his teeth and fuming at what I just did. But then again he knew this was a delicate situation from the start. I could hear her heart rate slowing dramaticly.
Go, get her out of here. Get her to the Cullen's we'll take care of them.
I was going to get hell later, I knew that. But I was just relived I could finally get her out of this place and away from these leeches. I swerved around and tossed her over my back. After making sure she was safely secured I dashed off at high speed though the forest. I was running on newfound energy, I had to make sure she stayed safe and as far away from these creeps as possible. As I shot though the trees though her heart rate suddenly picked up and she started thrashing around on my back, I had to stop and drop her under a tree for fear i'd drop her. She stared at me for the longest time, looking as if she were trying to pick me apart piece by piece to figure me out. Personally if i were human right now I would be blushing like mad. Then she wiggled her fingers and jerked her head. She wanted her restraints off. I'd do that but I didn't have opposable thumbs at the moment.
I backed away a few feet, looked at her, then over to the line of trees and then back at her again. I'll only be gone a moment, okay? Don't move…please. One of her elegantly arched eyebrows raised but she nodded. Did she understand me? I'll have time to figure it out later.
I continued backing away into the trees and quickly phased, and after checking that she didn't run off I changed into my usual cut off sweats and sports bra. She jumped as I came back through the trees. "Don't freak out, it's just me." I told her as I walked back out to her, holding my hands up slightly. "I'm here to help you, not hurt you." She relaxed and nodded again. I knelt in front of her and gently tugged down the gag around her mouth. "You okay?" She gulped down a few breaths of fresh air. "Yeah…yeah I think so…thank you." I shook my head and untied her wrists, which she massaged after they were freed.
"For what?" Her hazel eyes looked up at me, a small smile gracing her perfect lips. "For saving me of course. I know it was you back there, I can tell by your eyes." My eyes? What did I have something in them? I turned my head away and started checking them. "Their very unique." She added with a giggle. Okay now I had questions. But of course right when I went to ask them she started doing that slumping thing again. I caught her before she hit the ground and hoisted her up in my arms. "Don't worry I'm going to get you help." As soon as I went to run though she grabbed my shoulder. "No hospital's…please." She pleaded, sounding more exhausted by the minute. "Oh please, I'm not taking you to a hospital." Before she could say anything I was off again, but not as fast as I was going last time. Last thing I needed was to freak her out again in her condition.
But the closer we got to our destination the more I started to worry for her. She was getting weaker, I could feel it. "Just hold out a little longer for me, we're almost there." She pressed her face into my neck, making me feel more protective of her then I already was. This was so out of my character. I've never felt this way towards anyone, this almost vicious need to defend this girl actually scared me. Nothing scared me, and I mean nothing.
The familiar white house came up in the distance and as soon as I got close I was met halfway by Carlisle, Edward, and Jasper. Carlisle immediately took her into his arms and whisked her off into his house. Why did I suddenly feel so empty? I saw Edward smirk out of the corner of my eye and I growled t him. "You answer that question Cullen and I swear I'll hit you so hard your head will spin." He chuckled and held his hands up. "I didn't say anything." I started towards the house, I wasn't going to leave her alone in a house full of bloodsuckers, not after what she just went through. And personally I just wanted to get away from him, the filthly mind reading bastard. "You were going to Cullen, don't say you weren't."
"How nice to see you Leah." Another Cullen greeted me when I entered, a tall woman with long dark hair. Her name was Esme if I remember correctly. The motherly one. "Yeah, sure." Was all I could come up with without sounding like a complete bitch, after all I had to admit she was kinda nice…for a vampire. She smiled sweetly. "Would you like anything to eat? Running all the way here must've wore you out." I shook my head. "No thanks, do you anything about the girl?"
She led me over to the large expanse that was the living room and I took the seat closest to the stairs. "Carlisle just took her upstairs, but I'm sure he won't be long." She was right, it only took a few minutes before the guy appeared in the living area. Ha, how ironic, living area and I was the only thing living. I stood up and walked a few paces closer. "Well? How is she, she's okay right?" I asked him. He gave me a weary smile. "Carmen, the girl you just brought in, she's suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration. She wouldn't have lasted another week in her condition, if you didn't find her when you did she would've died within the next few days." I looked up at the stairs, suddenly feeling like I should run up there to see if Carmen was alright…Carmen…for some odd reason I felt even more connected to her now that I knew her name.
"What would've caused that?" I wondered out loud. "Well I have my theories," Carlisle told me. I looked back over at him, surprisingly willing to hear him out. "We first found out about Carmen when Alice had a sudden vision of her buying supplies in a drugstore. From that vision Alice told us she was on the run and being tracked down by five vampires, of which she was aware of what they were and why they wanted her. I'm assuming the rest of your pack is taking care of them as we speak." He added. I nodded as he continued. "Yes. Well from my examinations she was on the run for a fairly long time, possibly months maybe even a few years. But according to Alice's vision these vampires have been after her for a fairly long time. With her permission I went through her things and found a very small ration of food and water, she's never taken the time to stop and properly refuel and rest her body. You could say these vampires were chasing her to death's door themselves."
A growl suddenly passed through my lips. Every eye in the room immediately went to me, I felt on edge as they continued to stare. "What? I'm not allowed to be pissed that the leeches who were chasing this poor girl were slowly killing her?" No one answered me. My hands started trembling and slowly one by one they started leaving, but Carlisle stayed behind. For awhile he just stood there and watched me, then he spoke up. "You seem worried about this girl's wellbeing. More then you should." I glared at him. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?" He sat himself on the sofa and continued to watch me with an impassive stare. "Nothing. It just seems odd that your taking such a strong liking to Carmen. You are complete strangers to each other yet your acting as if she's your responsibility."
"She is my responsibility." I told him harshly, then gasped. I sunk down into the nearest chair and rubbed my face. "God help me." I groaned under my breathe. My head felt like it was swimming in a huge sea of confusion and was slowly drowning. I was about to rethink about Esme's offer about making me food. I was probably acting like this because I haven't eaten since five o'clock this afternoon, and according to the clock above the television it was going on midnight. "You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, I'm just curious." Carlisle asked me, I lifted my head to looked at him. "Shoot." He leaned forward on the sofa. "What makes this girl so important to you?" I looked back down at my hands, wondering the same thing myself. "I don't know." I answered him honestly.
He didn't say anything more to me after that and as the minutes dragged on I figured I'd close my eyes and catch a few Zs. I didn't fall asleep but my mind took this time to wander back to Carmen. There was something about her, and I wasn't talking about my sudden interest. She wasn't afraid when she was around the vampires; hell she seemed more pissed then anything that they had her. She also knew that I was the wolf that saved her. That was what surprised me the most, she knew I was this giant animal and she didn't seem to care. But would she still feel the same when she woke up? That's what kept me from falling asleep, I was too busy thinking about her.
A door flew open and somebody stormed in. "Where is she?" I was just conscious enough to know that was Sam, and he was pissed. "She just dozed off a couple of minute ago. Try not to be too hard on her Sam, she's been worrying herself sick about this girl." I'd have to thank Carlisle for that later, because Sam sighed and his seething mood lightened just a tad. "I know, but that doesn't change the fact that she disobeyed a direct order."
I opened my eyes and stretched out my kinked muscles, surprised to see a blanket had been draped over me. One of the Cullen's must've done that while I was out. "Don't bother, he's still gonna give me a brutal beating anyway. But thanks for trying." I yawned and looked over at the doc. "You might wanna leave the room for a minute. This could get a little messy." He smiled and nodded. "Of course, I have to go check on Carmen's progress anyway."
He started up the stairs but looked back down at us. "If it's not too much to ask though could you please try not to break anything? Esme will have my head if she finds the place a wreck." I watched as he disappeared from sight, a small part of myself wishing I was up there with him. Instead though I faced my Alpha and braced myself, I was definitely going to get hell now that we were alone. "Alright, lets hear it."
Yeah i know i turned Leah's character personoa inside out and completly backwards, but it works with what's going to happen later on trust me. but don't think for one second she's gonna stay soft and cuddly for long. i plan to presurve the Leah we've all come to know and love.
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